Smoked Spicy Ranch Cheez-Its

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without losing flavor.

ranch seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade ranch mix

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Homemade mix can be lower in sodium and preservatives.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika offers a milder heat with a similar color.

Start with a fresh box of Cheez-Its (13-14 ounces).

Take an aluminum pan and add the Cheez-Its to it.

Sprinkle 1 package of Hidden Valley ranch seasoning over the Cheez-Its.

Drizzle 1/2 cup of canola oil over the Cheez-Its.

Add a mixture of red pepper flakes and chipotle chili flakes to the pan.

Lightly dust the Cheez-Its with Meat Church Holy Voodoo seasoning.

Lightly dust the Cheez-Its with Hot Charlie's ranch hot dust.

Mix everything together to ensure the Cheez-Its are well coated with the seasonings and oil.

Preheat the smoker to 225°F.

Place the pan of Cheez-Its in the smoker and smoke for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

After 45 minutes, remove the Cheez-Its from the smoker and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens